Tag Archives: spring bulbs

It’s nice to have vases of flowers cut from my garden once again. I’ve missed having them. Above are some mixed, sweetly-scented Narcissi in a deep cobalt vase. Out front are a mix of Tulipa ‘Charming Beauty’ and Muscari ‘Valerie Finnis,’ … Continue reading →

For those of us in the northern hemisphere, the long-awaited Vernal Equinox is here at last. Even though my yard is still covered in snow and it is only 15F (-9C) as I write this, the sun is shining strongly … Continue reading →

My bleeding hearts (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) are coming on fantastically and were the obvious choice for today’s arrangement. The past two weeks have been quite chilly with a few nights that threatened frost, but luckily we’ve squeaked through without any damage to … Continue reading →

This is my diary of the wildlife where I live in Oxfordshire, and sometimes the places I visit. I am a 15 year old young naturalist with a passion for British wildlife, especially Badgers and Hares. I have been blogging since May 2013 and you can read my old blog posts at www.appletonwildlifediary.blogspot.co.uk